NATO

NATO is committed to the peaceful resolution of disputes. If diplomatic efforts fail, it has the military power to undertake crisis-management operations.

The most important players in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization are the member countries themselves. As of October 2023, NATO had 31 member countries. These countries, called NATO Allies, are sovereign STATES that come together through NATO to discuss political and security issues and make collective decisions by consensus.

FINLAND became a full member of NATO on 4 April 2023. Swedish officials believe the Nordic country SWEDEN could enter NATO by late November 2023.

The NATO Policy states that “Protection of Civilians (persons, objects and services) includes all efforts taken to avoid, minimize, and mitigate the negative effects on civilians arising from NATO and NATO-led military operations on the CIVILIAN population.

https://www.act.nato.int/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/poc.pdf

The prime responsibility and duty to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms lie with the State.

“Each State has a prime responsibility and duty to protect, promote and implement all human rights and fundamental freedoms.”

https://www.ohchr.org/en/instruments-mechanisms/instruments/declaration-right-and-responsibility-individuals-groups-and